Wendy Shay Rejects Traditional Palm Wine at Weija Palace Ahead of 2025 Shay Concert
- Wendy Shay and her team visited the Weija Palace for an interaction with traditional leaders before her "Shay" concert
- In a video, the former RuffTown Records signee refused an offering from a priest from the Weija traditional palace
- Footage of the awkward incident between Wendy Shay and the priest has triggered mixed reactions from fans
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Wendy Shay's upcoming concert
Award-winning Ghanaian singer Wendy Asiamah Addo, popularly known as Wendy Shay, was involved in an awkward encounter with a traditional oracle during her visit to the Weija Palace on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Source: Instagram
The Too Late hitmaker is gearing towards the highly anticipated 2025 edition of her annual musical event, Shay Concert, slated for Saturday, November 22, at the West Hills Mall in Weija.
The event, sponsored by Hisense Ghana and The Luckiest Africa, will see top Ghanaian artistes like Showboy, KiDi, Mr Drew, Eno Barony, Larusso, Quamina MP, Kofi Mole, and Lasmid mount the stage and thrill attendees.
As part of the final preparations for the event, Wendy Shay, the top headliner for the show, and an entourage paid a courtesy call to the traditional leader Nii Ayi Okufobour at the Weija Palace to seek permission and protection before the show.
Wendy Shay rejects traditional wine offering
After arriving at the palace, Wendy encountered some members from the traditional household, including an oracle (a traditional priest) at the entrance.
Before she could enter the palace, the oracle performed a cultural display and recited incantations to formally welcome the former RuffTown Records signee, who wore a white T-shirt with the name of her foundation written on it.
As part of the display, the oracle offered Wendy Shay a traditional palm wine inside a small cup. However, the singer, who looked uncomfortable, rejected the offering despite many people calling on her to take a sip.
The Stevie Wonder hitmaker consistently nodded her head in disapproval before the oracle poured the wine as libation.
He later held the musician's hand and performed a traditional rite three times before she and her team could proceed to meet the traditional leaders.
The awkward interaction between Wendy Shay and the oracle has stirred many reactions from fans, who have offered diverse opinions on social media.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Wendy's upcoming concert
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his expectations for Wendy Shay's upcoming "Shay" concert.
He said:
"I expect it to be a well-arranged concert. The team has put in a lot of effort, and thus they need to ensure the event is safely held with amazing performances to cap the wonderful year Wendy Shay has had."
The Instagram video of Wendy Shay rejecting a traditional wine offering from the oracle at the Weija Palace is below:
Wendy Shay prays for Nana Ama McBrown
Wendy Shay's awkward moment at the Weija Palace comes weeks after she prayed for Nana Ama McBrown during her private listening session for her new album at the Enigma Sky Lounge located inside the Signature Apartments in Accra.
At the event’s conclusion, the two personalities engaged in a heartwarming exchange before they parted ways. The singer expressed her gratitude to Nana Ama McBrown for attending the event.
Source: TikTok
She also prayed for God’s blessings upon her, which delighted Nana Ama McBrown, who was heard repeating “Amen” multiple times in response to Wendy Shay’s prayer.
The TikTok video of Wendy Shay praying for Nana Ama McBrown at the event is below:
Reactions to Wendy rejecting wine from oracle
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Impero_mnkq said:
"Good one. It is her choice."
Chary_brave commented:
"Even if she has not repented, she can’t be taking anything from strangers like that."
Blackisblackonblack wrote:
"She's a public figure, which has a lot of people against her. How do you expect her to take an open drink from an unknown man with dirty hands in a place she is visiting for the first time. Smh."
Wendy details qualities in her ideal man
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Wendy Shay detailed the good qualities she looked out for in an ideal romantic partner.
In an interview on Joy Prime TV, the singer noted that she did not consider physical appearance as a criterion for her dream man because of her trust issues.
Wendy Shay stated that she wanted a supportive man who was also prayerful and interested in building a future with her.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
